At Surrey Hills and Rivers we proudly provide developmental and educational outdoor experiences for children aged 6 to 18. We are seeking an energetic, reliable and positive person to join the team specifically to assist with our Alternative Provision.
As an Alternative Provision Assistant you will be expected to encourage children to thrive in this unique and nurturing environment, to help them to learn, challenge themselves and most importantly grow their confidence. We deliver this provision at countryside settings in Addlestone and Haslemere.
What we’re looking for:
· Experience of working with children
· Energy and enthusiasm
· Desire to nurture young minds
· Empathy, patience and positivity
· Consistency and reliability
· Fairness
· Flexibility and a very strong work ethic
Relevant personal skills, personal qualities and a passion for the wellbeing of young people are critical, whether you may be a gap year student, a retiree or anything in between.
We are a workplace where every member of the team must be enabled to thrive, in order to provide the warm community and experience that we want for the children.
What we offer:
· Hourly pay up to £15.75 per hour based on experience
· Term time only
· Lunch included
· Working-parent friendly hours 09:30 to 14:30
· Flexible working days, you choose how many days you can commit to (Monday to Friday)
· Beautiful outdoor settings
· Statutory holiday
· Statutory workplace pension if applicable
· Possible assistance with transport or transport costs if applicable.
· Rewarding experiences
Candidates shortlisted for interview will need to be available either on Friday 10th July am, or Friday 17th July pm
The start date for this role will be from 1st September 2026.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and gender.
We take the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults seriously. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. Candidates will be subject to a DBS check and two written references that are supportive of their suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults.
Pay: Up to £15.75 per hour
Experience:
- Working with children: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
